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Unread 04-20-2003, 10:22 PM   #20
Cathar
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Originally posted by bigben2k
With an aquarium, it isn't much of an issue, because the flow restriction is just not there.

With a rig, the load is well out of a pump's optimal flow range and so, you can expect your pump to draw more power, and heat up more.
Hi BigBen2K,

Just wondering if you could provide some evidence that backs up the statement the pump is running out of its optimal range, as everything that I've been able to find suggests that something like an Eheim 1048 pump is actually quite likely to be running in it's"optimal" range in a computer setup.

Thanks.
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